Local group to push yes case

MEMBERS of the newly formed YES for the VOICE team in Heathcote met last week to plan a local campaign with the aim of ensuring every resident is fully informed when they vote in the upcoming referendum.

Chair, Mark Kevin, is leading the Heathcote group and coordinating across the broader Bendigo region for the yes campaign on the Indigenous voice to Parliament vote.

“We were all pretty pumped up,” he said. “The team is very enthusiastic.

“We have a number of activities planned, including letterboxing every residence in town with a plain English guide to the yes vote, stalls outside IGA, the post office and at the Heathcote Lions Market.”

The group is organising a community forum to hear key speakers backing the yes vote.

“We want to give everyone in Heathcote the opportunity to understand the issues around the Voice so there is a lot of work to do over the next few weeks,” Mr Kevin said.

He’s is also keen to have more locals to join the team.

“We are only just getting started” he said. “I am sure lots of people will want to help once they learn about our campaign and they will be very welcome.

“Anyone interested in joining or find out more can go online and join the Bendigo for Yes campaign or give me a call on 0418 442 593.”